MRS. HELEN LOUISE STAMPER POWELL- Age 83 of Summerville, Georgia transitioned peacefully while surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was born April 17, 1942 to the late Rev. James Dallas and Ester Mae Stamper Dallas. Mrs. Stamper retired from the Pennville Elementary School and Leroy Massey Elementary. She was a faithful member at Prospect Baptist Church. Besides her parents she was preceded by her Godly Mother, Emma B. Stamper, sisters, Mary Covington, Helen Young, Mary A. Stamper, brothers, Homer Stamper, and LeBron Dallas.

Precious memories will forever remain with her devoted loving husband, Lee Edward Powell of Summerville, Georgia; bonus daughter, Renee (Parris) Huskey of LaFayette, Georgia; special nieces, Gail Avant, and Carmella Avant; godson, Gabriel Scott; grandchildren, Jourdain Banks, MaKayla Huskey; sisters, Frances Evans, Barbara Johnson, Ruthie Mae Rounsaville of Summerville, JoAnn (Tommy) Collier of Alabama; brothers, Jeff “Red” Stamper, James (Rosie Lee ) Stamper; sister-in-law, Martha Stamper of Summerville; aunt, Allene Christopher of Chattanooga, Tennessee; special nieces and caregiver, Cynthia Lumpkin, Patricia Jones of Summerville; nieces nephews, cousins; dear friend, Nancy Allen, other relatives, and friends.

Homegoing Celebration will be on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 12:00 noon at the Prospect Baptist Church, 194 Prospect Church Road, LaFayette, GA 30725, with Pastor J. Scott Copeland and other Ministers officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Interment, Summerville Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

MS. ALICIA YOUNG- Age 41, Of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025. She was a graduate from Chattooga High School. Ms. Young was a member of the Christian faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willemina Loraine Finley and Lewis Farmer, grand parents, and other loving Aunts, and Uncles.

Survivors are her brother, Deweese Finley; Father, Lester Young; Aunts, Penny McCutchins, Janice Smith, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. at Finley Chapel Church Cemetery, Lyerly, Georgia.

Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home.

MR. WAYNE LLOYD CAIN, age 81, of Cloudland, Georgia, passed away Thursday morning, August 21, 2025, at his residence. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, He was born on April 24, 1944, to the late Joel Dewitt and Leonna Hazel Loy Cain. Mr. Cain was a Veteran of Viet Nam War serving in the U. S. Army, was retired carrier from the U. S. Postal Service, and was active in the Son’s of Confederate Veterans organization. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by brothers, Gene Cain, Ronnie Cain, and Jimmy Cain.

Surviving are His wife, Jackie Cain; daughters, Sherri (Michael) French and Amy Cain; sister, Carol Cain; Brother Tony (Robin) Cain; special friend, James Moore; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Helton officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Brier Ingle, Phil Ingle, John Todd, Britt Todd, Joey Jones, and Michael French.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Son’s of Confederate Veterans will be Honor Guard. Shanklin-Attaway American Legion Post #5 of Rome, Georgia will render Military Honors at graveside.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Wayne Lloyd Cain, who passed away Thursday.